
POAS=BFN, Temps dropped drastically, I am almost to my normal menstral temp.
Chart for what it is worth...not much Time to start looking forward, again. Next up, Hysterosalpingogram(HSG). I spent 20 minutes on the phone with BCBS trying to find out how much they charged and they told me nada, Grrrr!!!!! She said I could call my DR office and ask or use their cost estimator on the website. Well, the HSG test wasn't on the cost estimator and my DR office doesn't do them in the office anymore, so I had to call Women's Hospital and they said about $550. AHHH that is so expensive. Will have to talk to Chris and see what he thinks before I schedule it...Oh wait I cant schedule it b/c AF is MIA!!!! What the *@#&?!!!! For those who don't know what an HSG is and so I hopefully look back and remember fondly: (click here for original article: this is a shortened version)
A hysterosalpingogram (HSG) is an X-ray test that looks at the inside of the uterus and fallopian tubes and the area around them. It often is done for women who are having a hard time becoming pregnant (infertile).
During a hysterosalpingogram, a dye (contrast material) is put through a thin tube that is put through the vagina and into the uterus. Because the uterus and the fallopian tubes are hooked together, the dye will flow into the fallopian tubes. Pictures are taken using a steady beam of X-ray (fluoroscopy) as the dye passes through the uterus and fallopian tubes. The pictures can show problems such as an injury or abnormal structure of the uterus or fallopian tubes, or a blockage that would prevent an egg moving through a fallopian tube to the uterus. A blockage also could prevent sperm from moving into a fallopian tube and joining (fertilizing) an egg. A hysterosalpingogram also may find problems on the inside of the uterus that prevent a fertilized egg from attaching (implanting) to the uterine wall. See a picture of a hysterosalpingogram
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This test should be done 2 to 5 days after your menstrual period has ended to be sure you are not pregnant. It should also be done before you ovulate the next month (unless you are using contraception) to avoid using X-rays during an early pregnancy. You may want to bring along a sanitary napkin to wear after the test because some leakage of the X-ray dye may occur along with slight bleeding.


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